NYC Scavenger & Treasure Hunts
Urban adventures that bring New York's secrets to life
- Work together to solve fun challenges & puzzling clues Perfectly balanced & location-based.
- Guided by clues sent to your phones Messages sent to you and your team's phones.
- Explore New York's historic landmarks and hidden gems Our speciality, discovering and showing off amazing places!
- Discover top-rated pubs, bars and cafes - all optional Optional breaks to catch a rest along the way.
- Compete Set the fastest time and see you ranking on your end certificate. for top spot on the New York leaderboard
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How it works
- Choose your adventure and invite a team of 2-8 players, get competitive with multiple teams!
- Solve a trail of clues that reveal your path, sent to your phones as you hunt across the city.
- Pause at built-in break points to grab food and drinks on the way, all optional recommendations!
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Gift an experience
Choose from over 125 top-rated experiences across 40 cities, or choose a gift balance for ultimate flexibility. We're happy to switch should your recipient wish to change!
New York Experiences
Each trail takes place in a different area of the city - click each tile to learn more!
Catch A Killer: The Devil in Chelsea
Play along with a mysterious murderer as you try to uncover their identity… more
Glamour of Midtown
The beating heart of New York, New York!… more
The Southern Tip
To New Amsterdam and back, a fun-filled journey through historic NYC… more
Slow Boat to Chinatown
Through trendy Tribeca to the beating heart of Chinatown… more
New York Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Scavenger Hunts & Treasure Hunts
Dream team
Fantastic day Really well organised, brilliant clues . Would recommend this and will definitely book again
Travel Cheap With Chloe
We had the best time! This whole experience was amazing and it was even better that we got to explore the city that we …
Team Calland
We did the Fatal Feud as a couple for our date day. Really fun way to explore the City and spend some quality time toge…
Mamma loves Madri
What a brilliant experience 😃
Dan & Keira
We enjoyed the race experience, it’s a great way to get to see a city your don’t know that well. We thought it was a li…
H&M
Amazing loved every minute realy fun can’t wait to do more
Savvy Sailors
Had a great day out! Fab way to see the city, hidden features and good pubs.
Truth Sneil
This was a brilliant day which we really enjoyed! The whole thing was really fun and interactive, introducing us to pla…
War of the Roses
Amazing day out! One of the best things to do if you love the show and enjoy puzzles whilst sightseeing. I'd highly rec…
Team JoKer
Really enjoyed the race across the world experience - even as a Londoner it took me to places I’ve never been. Highly r…
Wannabe nomads
A brilliantly fun, entertaining and educational few hours. Well worth every penny - highly recommended!
The Tigney Oldies
Great day out. More of a treasure hunt with clues taking you to some fabulous hidden gems in the city rather than ‘race…
Rich & Eva
Easy to book and locate, very well thought out route, easy with traffic covering the hidden gems of London! Great fun
The Rivertonians
Great fun. Really enjoyed the puzzles at the stop off locations. Some directions could have been a little clearer in so…
3 RD’s and a Heyhey
Great afternoon out running round the city on a hot sunny summer bank holiday! Brilliant fun and well worth having a go…
Jaz & Go
Fab day out! Will do again, in another city. Not as easy as you think, which is a good thing.
3 sisters
We had a great time on Race Across the World. We were at team of 3 adults and 2 teenagers and there was something for …
Corbach
Amazing experience!! Very fun as always
Titans
A really fun day exploring new bits of Manchester and undertaking challenges pitched just right. Instructions were supe…
Deb & Franck
A lot of fun, new snippets of history learnt, and just enough historical background to put the snippets into a wider co…
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Action-packed Scavenger Hunts & Treasure Hunts in New York
How the New York days out work
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Discover New York's secret places
- Experience New York's unique places and share stories in independent pubs & cafes, curated for each New York Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt.
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Fun challenges
- Engaging puzzles and captivating stories reveal New York in a new light.
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Play together or competitively
- Work as a team or compete head-to-head to set the fastest time on our New York leaderboard.
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Fully flexible bookings
- Alter your booking freely; change the date, time, number of people or chosen New York Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt. Even stop and start once you've begun.
Fun activity for all groups
Ready? Book your Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt today
The Best Self-Guided Scavenger Hunts in NYC
New Yorker or not, you know this city is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, nerve, daring and yes, a little inside information to find the best hidden spots in New York. All you’ve gotta do is let us take you there.
At CityDays, we craft scavenger hunts in NYC that allow you to explore the city at your own pace. We get you prowling the streets of New York, hunting down pockets of history and NY quirks that we’re betting you never noticed before.
Our self-guided scavenger hunts in New York are designed to deliver fascinating secrets and interesting facts that you can only discover by seeking them out yourself. So whether you’re looking for a day out with family, friends, or an NYC scavenger hunt for couples, we’ve got something for you. Read on to find out which of our trails will suit you best…
New York Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: The Devil in Chelsea
New Yorkers, there’s a mystery unfolding in Manhattan and the city needs YOU to solve it.
This murder-mystery style scavenger hunt in New York City unfolds in the charming Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea. It’s your job to navigate the streets and uncover a blend of historical facts and fascinating landmarks, all while following a fictional narrative of intrigue and mystery.
You’ll have to piece together clues from your surroundings and unravel riddles that lead you to a suspect… or else!
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: Slow Boat to Chinatown
No need to hop aboard, the Slow Boat to Chinatown is a vehicle-free scavenger hunt in NYC that takes you around the culturally rich neighborhoods of Tribeca and Chinatown.
Take your time exploring elements of US cinematic history, discovering remnants of 17th-century New York, and much, much more as you embark on an NYC scavenger hunt that opens your eyes to the wonders that make modern-day Manhattan what it is: a feast for the senses.
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: The Southern Tip
Get to the bottom of New York’s many-layered history by undertaking one of the best scavenger hunts in NYC for history fans: The Southern Tip.
This self-guided scavenger hunt in NYC is perfect for New Yorkers and tourists alike looking to learn more about The Big Apple.
Delve into New York City's Dutch colonial past and weave your way through significant landmarks that tell the story of the city's early days to the present by scavenging for clues and unraveling riddles.
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: Glamour of Midtown
Roll out the red carpet and take on a puzzle-filled scavenger hunt in NYC through the historic Garment District.
Hunt down clues under the watchful eye of the iconic Empire State Building as you meander through New York’s fashion nucleus on this self-guided scavenger hunt.
Along the way, you’ll uncover Fashion Avenue, Bryant Park, and New York’s Classic department store, Macy’s, whilst also picking up historical facts and trivia.
A must for fashionistas and all those interested in New York’s trendsetting history.
Find out more here.
Team-Building Scavenger Hunts in NYC
Did you know that we craft bespoke scavenger hunts in NYC for corporate clients?
Whether you’re looking to set off from your office to a specific location or you want to test our creativity skills, we wanna hear about your team-building activity plans.
Check out our NYC team-building activities page or contact us to find out more!
